Letter to the Editor: Alternative Stomal Closure Technique
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This letter responds to a randomized trial comparing purse-string versus linear closure for stoma reversals. The authors question findings on scar cosmesis, noting their institution moved away from purse-string technique due to long-term cosmetic concerns despite its infection-reduction benefits.
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- Purse-string closure for stoma reversal significantly reduces surgical site infection rates compared to conventional linear closure.
- Recent RCT found purse-string technique resulted in better scar quality, contrary to some surgeons' long-term cosmesis concerns.
- Previous literature supports purse-string closure for lower SSI risk, but cosmetic outcomes remain debated among practitioners.
- Choice of stomal closure technique involves trade-offs between infection prevention and aesthetic considerations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Letter to the Editor: Alternative Stomal Closure Technique. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2023-11-16. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/8303
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